R.I.P. Lucky Cat 1987-2009

a large body of water can wash over you
dominate you
hold you under...

grief
is like that.

in waves.
the big waves come unexpectedly.
surprised, you are pulled down.
pushed down.
held low.

and then...
then you get through.
you get to the air
and take a breath.
relieved at your luck
and wait

for the next wave.

grief
is like that, too.